Case 580E 4BT Cummins rainwater in cylinders

[Mike Collin]

Asking for a friend:
My friend is about to raze the remainder of our burned out house and has a Case 580E.
He went to check on it today to make sure it would be ready to go when our demo permit is approved. Apparently rainwater made it to whatever cylinders had open exhaust valves.
Ive worked on various diesels over the years, but never a Cummins. I/we dont want to get involved with injector removal if we can help it. What are the thoughts of pulling the exhaust manifold (NA), and suck water out using icemaker line or even air shock line. Not sure how far exh valves open on these.
Thanks for any info you can offer.

 

[rScotty]

I don't know that engine, but it sure would be nice if it had a compression release. Then you could just crank it.
Don't crank with water in there. Chances are too good it will break something expensive.

I don't see how removing the exhaust manifold would help. The valve is in the head, and the water is in the cylinder.
You are much better off to just remove the injectors. This is when I'd call a Case mechanic. He can probably come do it for not much.

 

[Industrial Toys]

No expert either. How long has the water been in there?

Like the idea of removing the injectors. Would I be wrong to suggest an oil change too?. How many hours on the tractor?

 

[thepumpguysc]

On a 4BT.. the only way to get the water out IS TO PULL the injectors.. period.
THEN spin the engine & let it shoot out..
Its REAL simple..& u can rent an injector puller from a parts house..